Daffodil (Narcissus) 'Thalia'

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Over 100 years old, 'Thalia' is considered one of the finest heritage daffodils still in cultivation and is a direct descendant of the wild species Narcissus triandrus.

A true garden classic, 'Thalia' is an heirloom Triandrus daffodil that has been beloved since its introduction in 1916. It is cherished for its exceptional elegance and grace. Each stem produces two to four nodding, star-shaped flowers of the purest, snow-white. The petals are beautifully reflexed (swept-back) and have a gentle twist, earning it the nickname "Orchid Narcissus." The flowers possess a wonderful, sweet fragrance. 'Thalia' is an outstandingly reliable perennial that will naturalise with ease, forming ethereal, shimmering drifts of white under trees or in borders. It holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its timeless beauty and superb garden performance.

Botanical name Narcissus 'Thalia'
Flower colour White
Bulb size 12/14 cm
Established height 30-40 cm
Established spread 10-15 cm
Plant spacing 75 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Upright, clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy (H6)
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Pots, Naturalising, Woodland gardens
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Often called the Orchid-flowered Daffodil, 'Thalia' is a beautiful and elegant heirloom variety from 1916. It produces two or more graceful, nodding, pure white flowers on each stem, which have a light, sweet fragrance. It is perfect for creating a sophisticated and tranquil look in the garden. It is wonderful for planting in borders, woodland gardens, and containers, and looks particularly lovely planted amongst ferns and other shade-loving plants. It grows well in sun or light, dappled shade in moist but well-drained soil.

How to Plant:

The bulbs should be planted in the autumn for a beautiful display the following spring. Dig a hole and plant each bulb about 12-15cm (5-6 inches) deep, with the pointed end facing the sky. To appreciate their graceful form, they are most effective when planted in groups of five or more, creating a drift of nodding white flowers. Space individual bulbs about 10cm from each other.

Aftercare:

This is a low-maintenance and very reliable perennial daffodil. The most important part of its care is to let the foliage die back naturally for a minimum of six weeks after flowering has finished before you tidy the area. Do not be tempted to cut it back while it is still green, as the leaves are busy feeding the bulb for next year's performance. It will form beautiful, long-lasting clumps.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

Low maintenance

RHS Award (AGM)

Rodent resistant

Perfect for pots

Naturalising

Daffodil (Narcissus) 'Thalia' - Harding & Bloom

Daffodil (Narcissus) 'Thalia'

£11.49

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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Somerset